GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
repastsomething taken as food : meal
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
jocosegiven to joking : merry
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briskkeenly alert : lively
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree